Y1DZ--NRM CONST 630A4-25-200 (REFURBISH & UPGRADE LAUNDRY VENTILATION)

This contract involves the refurbishment and upgrade of the laundry ventilation system at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in St. Albans, Queens, NY. The project requires restoring and partially replacing four high-volume air handling units (HV-1 through HV-4), seven exhaust fans, and small capacity air conditioning units serving the laundry operations and staff breakrooms in building 173. The work includes replacing motors, fans, filters, heating coils, control systems, electrical breakers, and installing new variable frequency drives to enhance energy efficiency, system redundancy, and maintenance ease. The scope also covers refurbishing exhaust fans, replacing steam pressure relief and condensate components, and upgrading AC units with equivalent new systems. Painting and structural steel sandblasting are part of the project, alongside thorough cleaning and epoxy coating of mechanical room floors. All work must comply with VA design guidelines, NFPA, OSHA, and manufacturer standards to ensure both operational safety and effective ventilation. The contractor is required to perform a mandatory site walkthrough to verify conditions prior to bidding, provide all necessary labor, materials, supervision, and safety measures, and ensure minimal disruption to patients and staff. The contract includes integration with the existing Johnson Controls Infinity Building Management System (BMS) located in Building 89, requiring updated hardware, software, and conduit wiring. Testing, adjusting, balancing, and commissioning are to be executed by certified independent firms, with comprehensive functional performance testing, trend monitoring, and documentation. Staff training and a one-year warranty with a seasonal performance re-check are mandated. Contractor personnel must comply with VA privacy training requirements and utilize the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform for project communications and deliverables. The contract, set for completion within 240 calendar days from notice to proceed, aims to restore proper ventilation and system functionality as an interim solution pending a future long-term upgrade.